Honey Bucket (song)

"Honey Bucket"
Single by Melvins
from the album Houdini
ReleasedAugust 30, 1993[1][2]
Genre
Length3:01
LabelAtlantic
Songwriters
ProducerMelvins
Melvins singles chronology
"Sawed Off"
(1993)
"Honey Bucket"
(1993)
"Hooch"
(1993)

"Honey Bucket" is a song by American rock band Melvins from their fifth studio album, Houdini (1993). The song was released as the first single from the album on August 30, 1993.

Personnel

Cover versions

The Dillinger Escape Plan version

"Honey Bucket"
Song by The Dillinger Escape Plan
from the album We Reach: The Music of the Melvins
ReleasedApril 23, 2005 (2005-04-23)
Length2:42
LabelFractured Transmitter Recording
Songwriters

This song was covered by American mathcore band The Dillinger Escape Plan on April 23, 2005. The Dillinger Escape Plan's version is featured on the tribute album/compilation album We Reach: The Music of the Melvins.[6]

Personnel

Burn the Priest version

"Honey Bucket"
Song by Burn the Priest
from the album Legion: XX
ReleasedMay 18, 2018 (2018-05-18)
GenreSludge metal, thrash metal, hardcore punk
Length2:42
Label
Songwriters
ProducerJosh Wilbur

This song was covered by American metal band Lamb of God, under their original name Burn the Priest, released on May 18, 2018 on their cover album Legion: XX.[7]

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ Fabricus, Jodie (August 13, 1993). "More Hard Rock/Heavy Metal: Metal Filings" (PDF). The Hard Report. No. 338. p. 47. Retrieved July 31, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com. Keep your eyes peeled for advances of The Melvins (Atlantic) Kurdt Cobain produced record 'Houdini'. The first cut from the album is 'The Honey Bucket', which goes for adds August 30th...
  2. ↑ "Radio Comments" (PDF). The Hard Report. No. 340. August 27, 1993. p. 67. Retrieved July 31, 2026. Believe it or not, today (8/30), is a history making day! Tis the day we let loose the Melvins upon the American public! 'Honey Bucket' is the smash first single from 'Houdini', the forthcoming Melvins release…
  3. ↑ Cimarusti, Luca (September 5, 2014). "Listen to 'Honey Bucket,' classic sludge from the Melvins". Chicago Reader. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Gordon, Connie (January 2, 2022). "The Story Behind The Song: Melvins' Honey Bucket". Metal Hammer. Retrieved September 14, 2023. In just three minutes and one second, it manages to unite the worlds of thrash, twisted punk, and even high-energy blues rock.
  5. ↑ Chris Celona (February 20, 2023). "The Top 100 Grunge Songs". Grunge Bible. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  6. ↑ We Reach: The Music of the Melvins Review by Alex Henderson, AllMusic
  7. ↑ Grow, Kory (June 30, 2015). "Lamb of God Break Down New Album 'VII: Sturm und Drang' Track by Track". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 31, 2015.